Inca Empire

Definition

The Inca Empire refers to an ancient civilization that thrived in South America during the 15th and 16th centuries. It encompassed a vast territory including present-day Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and parts of Colombia and Argentina.

Related terms

Machu Picchu: A famous archaeological site located in Peru that was once an important city within the Inca Empire.

Andes Mountains: A mountain range in South America where much of the Inca civilization was situated.

Terracing: A farming technique used by the Incas where they built stepped platforms on mountainsides to create flat areas for agriculture.